Tag Archives: failure

Where did the summer go? Here it is, the beginning of October, solidly into fall, and as I look back at this past year, I feel that I have nothing to show for it. What did I do all that … Continue reading →

People look at me and see success. Published in multiple media, in multiple genres, with various awards. With an MFA and a Ph.D., too, but there have been many failures along the way. I have failed so many times I’ve … Continue reading →

In 1993, I published my first book. I was in the right place at the right time, with a finished manuscript—several to be exact. I was waiting for preparedness to meet opportunity, which is what being in the right place … Continue reading →

Normally, I reserve my Christmas letters for family and close friends. As I reflected back over this past year, which is soon to end, I know that many people have seen only my successes. They’ve not seen the many failures … Continue reading →

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